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Word entry · 9 letters

safeguard

Best crossword clue

"Protective measure"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ˈseɪfɡɑːd/Part of speech noun, verbSorted aadefgrsuStarts with SEnds with D1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

Word origin

From Middle English savegard, from Middle French sauvegarde, from Old French salve garde, sauve garde, reconstructed as safe + guard.

Used in a sentence

  • Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.
  • An externment of a person is a harsh punishment on him and calls for procedural safeguards against the abuse of power by the authorities.
  • Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne.

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